Jacob Crespin, a 27-year-old Swedish goalkeeper, is set to move to the SM League next season, joining the team HPK, as reported first by Expressen. Crespin, described as a 'black horse' due to his lack of top-tier experience, has been making waves in the Swedish Allsvenskan, where he has played 34 matches this season with an impressive save percentage of 92.1% and an average of 1.97 goals conceded per game.

Crespin's performance has helped his current team, Kalmar, secure a strong position in the Allsvenskan, currently sitting second in the league standings and vying for promotion to the SHL, which would be a historic achievement for the club. Under the guidance of Finnish goalkeeper coach Joni Puurula, Crespin has improved significantly and is expected to bring his rising talent to the Finnish league, where HPK looks forward to his contributions.

This transfer signifies not just an opportunity for Crespin but also for HPK to bolster their squad with a promising talent from Sweden. As he transitions to a new league, fans and analysts will be watching closely to see how this 'black horse' performs in a more competitive environment, and whether he can maintain his impressive form in the SM League.